Methyl Propionate from Japan
Methyl propionate, the methyl ester of propionic acid, serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and flavor applications. HTS 2915.50.50.00 classification follows chapter note A, assigning esters to the parent acid heading occurring last numerically.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide TSCA inventory status and PMN number if new chemical substance
• Ship in UN-approved containers due to flammability (flash point ~12°C)
• Document end-use to prevent misclassification as Chapter 29 intermediate